Unique Countryside Experience

Bishop Dr Clyde N.S. Ramalaine

On Friday, 24 October, Valencia and I had the distinct honour of attending and participating in the programme for the dedication of The Lineage, formerly the Tri-Active Conference Facilities, nestled in the luscious and tranquil embrace of the Elgin Valley, located on Farm 853, De Rust, Elgin Valley, Grabouw, Western Cape, South Africa.

The occasion marked far more than a ceremonial unveiling; it was the sacred culmination of longstanding friends, the Josias Family’s inspired vision, to acquire and redeem this remarkable estate, transforming it into a living monument of their family’s enduring legacy. Led by the visionary foresight of Theo and Juanita on behalf of the family, the atmosphere pulsed with purpose and thanksgiving, as what once served merely as a commercial facility now stands reborn as a beacon of faith, family, heritage, and communal restoration.

The keynote address by Dr Allan A. Boesak was a masterful fusion of Psalm 16:6, prophetic insight, and historical consciousness, situating The Lineage within South Africa’s larger narrative of land, justice, and faith. His message resonated deeply: that reclaiming land is not only an act of ownership but also of healing, memory, and hope. As his words found rhythm in the hearts of all present, there was a palpable sense of something greater stirring, a quiet, resolute affirmation that the work of restoration is both spiritual and generational.

What made the occasion even more extraordinary was its spirit of reconnection. Old friends rediscovered one another; relationships weathered by time were joyfully renewed. Vision met vision, and stories of struggle and triumph found new harmony under the canopy of shared purpose. Through this act of faith, the Josias Family has provided a sacred space where legacy and destiny converge, a place where dreams are not merely remembered but reignited. The Lineage now stands as both cradle and sanctuary, and as an undeniable statement: when vision meets obedience, even the soil bears witness to divine promise fulfilled.